International soccer academyThe game. the city.theculture

Saint Louis International Soccer Academy...The game, the city, the culture

Soccer is a universal expression for all people from every nation, tongue and race. As a consequence, soccer is a multicultural sport that requires, more than any other sport, a diligent work of contextualization, which means taking the time to study community, values, traditions, history, customs, etc. This is necessary in order to create programs that fit the city and the culture without neglecting the nonnegotiable elements of the game: length (direction), width (possession), support (team effort) and depth or penetration (execution). Each culture may emphasize one of these elements more than others. Brazil, Argentina, Germany, England: they all play differently. Still, at the club level there is a need to blend all styles in order to develop total soccer players and identify a unique style, both American and universal. This process takes time and patience, but it's worth it!!-Nando Hernandez

For more information or any questions please contact:Nando Hernandez Phone: 314-9525564Email: Intsocceracademy@gmail.com

In pursuit of the beautiful game

Soccer is a human expression that should dignify life. The ultimate goal for I.S.A. is for kids to experience the joy of success in soccer while also experiencing significance in life. At I.S.A we are committed to creating a soccer environment where all kids can express themselves and also learn from each other about how to play the beautiful game and how to play as a team. Soccer development is both individual and collective. We must guide our players to improve in each aspect of the game, and we also need to be intentional about inviting them to work collectively to make the game as beautiful as possible. We are excited about the upcoming year (2013-2014), as many kids will be able to take part in a new and unique experience...learning the total soccer concept, while pursuing the beautiful game. We are inviting you to watch the video (below) and put in perspective how many countries and people celebrate the game of soccer as an incredible way to develop not just players but also communities that pursue more than success they are longing for significance. For more information about being part of our academy please contact:Nando Hernandez at 314-952-5564 or Intsocceracademy@gmail.com